The body of a boater was found in a Polk County lake early this morning more than 24 hours after the canoe he was in capsized, pitching him and two others into the water. ...more

September 21, 2009

A local contingent will travel to this year's World Dragon Boat Racing Championship in Prague on Saturday to promote Tampa as the site of the world championships in August 2011. ...more

August 20, 2009

What fun. We took our grandkids to Lakeside Stables in Spring Lake on U.S. 98 by Arbuckle Creek. We went horseback riding on one of five nature trails. A new colt was hilarious as she zoomed around a pen. "Sam" the monkey, llamas, ducks and other animals greeted us along with the friendly staff. It is a great place to visit as you can camp, canoe, fish and ride horses. It's a treasure in our midst. ...more

June 5, 2009

Polk County deputies are probing the finding of a man's body floating in Saddle Creek Lake. ...more

May 24, 2009

In yet another indication of the severity of the ongoing drought, Hillsborough County has closed the Harney Canal Boat Ramp because of low water levels. ...more

March 27, 2009

Daily Fishing Report. ...more

January 28, 2009

Daily Fishing Report ...more

December 31, 2008

The secret to the Big Canoe Challenge was this: The team that rows together will win. ...more

October 20, 2008

Two fishermen were rescued this morning in Clearwater Harbor after their canoe capsized during a thunderstorm, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. ...more

August 1, 2008

Farmers, ranchers and horse owners have to take precautions to safeguard large animals and property during storms. ...more

May 29, 2008